Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-06-04


the chief theme. He proceeded at
first in : very calm and delicate man
ners AS he worked his way into this
all-absorbing ques ion, he grew ex-
tremely eloquent, and with his natural
skill and knowledge of addressing his
hearers, lie soon won their closest at
tention and held them spell-bound
throughout his entire discourse. He
showed clearly the difference between
religious feelings and religious princi-
pies. Religion and education, he
claimed, must be taught together
they cannot be separated. Unless
morality prevails, our religion must be
broken up. He approved, and most
heartily supported, a higher education
of the Negro, and that given him by
general taxation. He claimed it ne
cessary for the preservation of the
Union, for the advancement Of civili-
cation, for the good of community,
and hence we must have cultured,
Christian men among us to make our
laws to govern us, &c. We dare not
attempt further to express an idea of
his, for fear we will do the DIR. an in
justice. A better man could not have
been selected His address was plain,
eloquent, and pointed All enjoyed
it; all well pleased.
The time being up, and luncheon
was ordered, we strolled about and
found a large number of distinguished
visitors-among them we saw the
several Bishops of the A NJ. z.
Church, elders Grimes. Mann. Fer
riby, Mattox, Walters, W. G. Col
man, Esq, Rev. f. R. Howell.
Among the fair sex we noticed Miss
Celia Adams, of Laurens, S. c., re-
Gently of Florida; Misses Sarah
johnson, of Charlotte, L. G. Lomax,
Isadore Lomax, Miss Sims, of Char
lotte Miss A. A. Harris, of Rail
eigh, and Miss O'Kelley, of Raleigh,
and host of others too numerous to
mention.
At this juncture the bell rang, and
all were again called to assemble in
the chapel to listen to the closing ex-
ercises of the graduating classes and
diplomas awarded.
Miss Ada Mcknight having had
the pleasant task of delivering the
salutatory address, made an excellent
appearance, and delivered her address
in a neat and appropriate manner.
She is truly bright scholar.
Mr.. Newly delivered his address on
American Litereture," in a calm
and deliberated manner.
One of Salisbury's bright and fair
young ladies was the next to ascend
the rostrum to tell us GLOW to make
living" This subject she handled
with fortitude. She told the boys
theymust live within their income.
If not they would be always poor.
Economy, she said, must be practical,
and watch carefully the small things.
Her advice, if followed, would lead
to fortune.
America -Her glory and her shame,
by Mr.. w. e. Houser, to say the
least, was we'll rendered, and he de-
serves credit for his manly effort.
Miss G. V. Banks, on Fashionable
Society," was good. We hope all
were benefited, as we have too great
a tendency to reach after this frivo-
lous style.
We noticed decided Improvement
in Mr.. L. V. Davis manner of deliv-
cry, as he addressed his hearers on
the present Age" 1t is with pleas
ure we make special mention of Miss
NJ. Sumner on the Demands of the
Times" She seemed to be as much
at home on the stage as in class
Well done, Miss Minnie, as you have
been we'll applauded all along we
will pass on to the valcdictory of Mr..
j. w. Hood-"Overcome Difficulties
by Perseverance," He has very
easy and polished style of delivery,
and commanded an attentive audience.
Mr. Hood We hone will take TO him